This week we tackle the latest film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, 'The Unknown Girl', on the Curzon Film Podcast; plus there's a discussion on Spike Lee's latest 'Chi-Raq'.'The Unknown Girl' tells the story of a young doctor, compelled to find out the identity of a woman who died after she was refused surgery. A painfully current film, the Dardennes film poses moral and ethical questions, in that piercingly intimate setting, the doctors surgery. There is also a return to form for Spike Lee with 'Chi-Raq', based on the Greek Comedy 'Lysistrata', which one of our podcasters starred in, in her youth. Hosting the podcast this week is Harry Chapman, with guests Jenna Hobbs and Ersi KalentziProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech

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This week we welcome Amma Asante, director of the acclaimed 'Belle' and this week's 'A United Kingdom' on to the Curzon Film Podcast. The true story of Ruth Williams, a typist from London, and Seretse Khama, the prince of Bechuanaland, who fell in love in the late 1940's. Asante's film uses a sweeping romance as a gateway for a poignant and powerful film about race and politics; that feels as current now as it did then. On the podcast this week are Sam Howlett, Harry Chapman and Jake Cunningham.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we return to JK Rowling's Wizarding World in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'After arriving in 1920s New York after a globe-trotting trip collecting magical beasts, Newt Scamander gets embroiled in a whirlwind chase around the city after a No-Maj (or, Muggle) accidentally unleashes a suitcase of fantastical creatures. Discussing the show this week are Jake Cunningham and Potter-fanatics Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we are discussing Alexander 'Russian Ark' Sokurov's documentary 'Francofonia'Focused on the Louvre in Paris, Sokurov follows on from the one-take wonder of 'Russian Ark', with another, equally powerful meditation on art and history - and humanity's involvement, capture and presentation of the two. On the podcast this week is Sam Howlett, Helen Seymour and Harry Chapman.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Derek Cianfrance's sweeping period romance 'The Light Between Oceans'Following up the intense and refined brace of 'Blue Valentine' and 'The Place Beyond the Pines', Cianfrance's new film is adapted from the best selling novel by M L Stedman, which finds a stoic lighthouse keeper and his wife go through emotional turmoil, only to have a heartbreaking, life changing, moral dilemma thrust upon them. Discussing the film this week are Sam Howlett, Jenna Hobbs and Helen SeymourProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Joachim Lafosse's French Language drama 'After Love'Mostly a chamber piece, Lafosse's film dissects the disintegrating relationship of a couple - and a family - during their divorce. The film highlights the grievances, annoyances and tenderness found in such an emotionally heightened situation, creating a claustrophobic and measured drama. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Ken Loach's new film 'I, Daniel Blake' From a script by regular collaborator Paul Laverty, the desire to tell this powerful, current story brought Loach out of retirement, and ultimately won the Palme D'or at this years Cannes Film Festival. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs, Sam Howlett & Jake CunninghamProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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Featuring reviews of: Manchester By The Sea, Paterson, Raw, The Handmaiden, Christine, Voyage of Time, Bleed for This, Arrival, Ascent, Graduation, It's Only the End of the World, Elle, Free Fire and loads more. It's the LFF Round Up show of the Curzon Film Podcast.Hosted by Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham and featuring Curzon staff members Cate Kane, Rob Kenny, Kate Gerova, Ryan Hewitt, Irene Musumeci, Ally Clow and Michael Garrad, this is a comprehensive review of the highlights of LFF 2016 - and a preview of what you can look forward to seeing in cinema screens over the next year.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week we get on the road with Andrea Arnold, for her sprawling celebration of youth, 'American Honey'Winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes, the film finds director Arnold ('Fish Tank', 'Red Road', 'Wuthering Heights') on unfamiliar territory in America, but it feels immediately like home. A startling film that feels epic, intimate and - at almost 3 hours long - rewarding. Discussing the film this week are Jake and Sam.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by csrfm.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We're thrilled to welcome documentarian Louis Theroux on to our podcast this week, to talk about his new film 'My Scientology Movie', plus London Film Festival director Clare Stewart tells us all about this year's festival. Two interviews, plus a comprehensive review of 'My Scientology Movie', this is a real bumper episode of the Curzon Film Podcast. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Helen Seymour and Jake CunninghamProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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